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CQC recommends South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is taken out of special measures
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has recommended that South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust should be taken out of special...
seAp’s Exhibition of Art
seAp's Exhibition of Art by users of mental health service in Berkshire, in-hospital and in the community, begins today Monday 12th August. Details...
Local NHS launches a new Instagram account
East Berkshire CCG has joined the social networking site Instagram as an additional way to communicate and engage with local people. Follow the new...
Children and young people with upper limb differences support
Reach is a friendly, caring place for children and young people with upper limb differences and their families. They give support and information to inspire and build confidence. Local branch networks throughout the UK and Ireland provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet...
WAMS Stoma Support Group
WAMS Stoma Support Group is a local group sponsored by the Stoma Care Nurses at Wexham Park Hospital and Colostomy UK, whose main objective is to provide support, information and non-medical advice to people living with a stoma, their families/carers and friends. They provide organised activities...
Help beat dementia
People with dementia or memory problems, their carers and anyone who is interested can sign up. You can also sign up for someone else, providing that you have their consent. Registering is the first step in becoming involved in supporting vital research studies across the nation. Visit the join...
Involved & informed: good community medicines support
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), in collaboration with several other partner organisations, has launched a new initiative to encourage better medicines support for people who are receiving social care services in their homes. Read more .
CQC local authority area data profiles
CQC produce local authority data profiles which give a picture of the health and social care system in each local authority area. They bring together data to give an indication of how different services work together. The profiles focus on the care pathway for people aged 65 or over living in these...
The GP Patient Survey 2019 Results
The GP Patient Survey (GPPS) is an England-wide survey, providing practice-level data about patients' experiences of their GP practices. In East Berkshire, 17,151 questionnaires were sent out, and 5,116 were returned completed. This represents a response rate of 30%. Ipsos MORI administers the...
State of Caring 2019 Unpaid carers face bleak financial future
Carers UK said "Our new research, State of Caring 2019, paints a worrying picture of families under immense strain and an underfunded social care system that is really taking its toll on families and their finances. The research also gives us a clear view of carers' experiences that can be used to...
Let’s talk about the ‘F’ word
Don't let falls get you down - Falls prevention information Did you know that in the Royal Borough falls represent the most frequent cause of serious injury and loss of mobility in those aged over 65 and that they are biggest cause of hospital admissions? However, falls can be reduced by 50 percent...
The community team for people with learning disabilities has moved
They have moved from Abell Gardens/Maidenhead to St Marks Hospital/Maidenhead. Please note the new address: Address: Windsor & Maidenhead C.T.P.L.D Main Reception St Marks Hospital St Marks Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6DU Phone: 01753 638677 Email: ctpld@rbwm.gov.uk
NHS 111
NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you're not sure what to do. Get help online or on the phone To get help from NHS 111, you can: go to 111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only) call 111 NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have difficulties...
Specialist sexual health Garden Clinic changes
Changes to Specialist sexual health Garden Clinic service from August, in order to reduce the waiting times for patients, the specialist sexual health Garden Clinic service in Upton Hospital Slough, Skimped Hill Bracknell, and St Mark's Hospital Maidenhead will be providing the majority of their...
Art Exhibition/Competition
SeAp Advocacy and the Therapy Centre at Prospect Park Hospital invite you to take part in a creative art exhibition/competition on the theme of "The Best Things in Life". Open to anyone who use mental health services past and present. Closed 7th August 2019.
Lift the baby
Being a new dad is an amazing experience. But it's also exhausting. It's something no-one can prepare you for. And at the end of a long day, there's nothing more satisfying than to collapse on the sofa. And that's where we need to stop you! More than 130 babies die in the UK every year as a result...
Alzheimer's Society Services in Berkshire Sept to Dec 2019
Includes, Singing for the Brain, Dementia Support Service, Information and Support, Dementia/Memory Cafe and more....
Hot weather
Weather like this is something many people look forward to every year and go out and enjoy. But it's worth remembering that sunny spells can pose health risks for some people. It's important to protect yourself from too much sun or heat, to carry water when travelling and to think of those, such as...
Frimley Health and Care Newsletter
Would you like to know more about what the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System is currently doing, read their first e-edition newsletter.
Anxiety Group for Children aged 8-12 years
For children aged 8- 12yrs who are suffering from some level of anxiety which is impacting on their schooling, family life, self-esteem, social activities or enjoyment of life run by Family Friends. Next Group due to start September 2019 (dates tbc) at The Lawns Nursery School, Windsor. For more...
HealthMakers New Autumn-Winter 2019 Courses
The following 6 week courses, starting on 16th September, are available to everyone living in Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Slough & Bracknell and the surrounding areas: WINDSOR Venue: Windsor Youth and Community Centre, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HD Date: Commencing Monday 16th September 2019 Time...
Jubilee River Safety - “No one should experience the pain we have”
The family of a teenager who drowned in the Jubilee River has warned people to stay out of the water as the weather warms up. Dajarn Daly was just 17 years old when he went into the shallows of the weir at the river to cool off on a searing hot day in July last year. However, he lost his footing...
Cox Green Neighbourhood Plan Area Designation consultation
An application has been received by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for the designation of a Cox Green Neighbourhood Plan Area. This application is now the subject of public consultation which will run from Monday 24 June until midnight on Sunday 4 August 2019. Viewing the document You...
The Autism Group free training sessions and TAG at Home
The Autism Group is committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of young people on the spectrum, their parents, and carers. The Charity is led by a team of qualified autism professionals who have family members on the spectrum, offering autism training, 1-1 home autism as well as social...
Autism and Asperger's awareness for GPs and other health staff
GP Dr Cathie Hutchings and and consultant clinical psychologist Dr Trevor Powell, of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust talk about working with autistic patients and ways that health professionals can adjust their practices to best help them. This video was produced on behalf of the Royal Borough of...
Hot weather
Weather like this is something many people look forward to every year and go out and enjoy. But it's worth remembering that sunny spells can pose health risks for some people. It's important to protect yourself from too much sun or heat, to carry water when travelling and to think of those, such as...
Listeria
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have put out the following statement regarding listeria as one patient in one of their hospitals has subsequently found to be affected. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Statement "When we were informed by Public Health England (PHE) of a potential problem with...
Phone line launched to help “hidden” carers across Berkshire
East Berkshire and Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), together with Signal4Carers, are pleased to launch a Berkshire wide Freephone number on the 3rd June, to support those who maybe looking after someone. Many people who carry out caring responsibilities do not recognise...
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